tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post4520525350302311054..comments2024-03-28T12:16:58.318+00:00Comments on Paul's Beer & Travel Blog: Amtrak across the USA. Part Two - Washington D.C. - ChicagoPaul Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-63442963782073142342018-09-04T15:40:35.185+01:002018-09-04T15:40:35.185+01:00Russ, I would love to do that rail-trip through th...Russ, I would love to do that rail-trip through the Rockies – either in Canada or the other side of the border. I might look at the California Zephyr train next time (probably not for a few years though), as Chicago to San Francisco, or vice versa, would complete my idea of a coast to coast trip across North America. <br /><br />ps. Would still have liked to see the Great Lakes from the air. I had a limited view when we began our descent into Cleveland, and the same applied when I left on the first leg of my homeward journey, but it was getting dark by then.<br />Paul Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-73516105014068089262018-09-01T03:52:25.489+01:002018-09-01T03:52:25.489+01:00"We were already 20 minutes behind schedule&q..."We were already 20 minutes behind schedule"<br /><br />I'd make a joke about Amtrak but to be honest it's not much better up here in Canada. ;)<br /><br />" but are instead "treated" to airline-style, pre-prepared dishes."<br /><br />Ugh. :(<br /><br />"The rib beef with dumpling, vegetables and gravy, served in its own plastic dish, was quite palatable and there was dessert to follow."<br /><br />So, not as bad as it first looked.<br /><br />"With windows on both sides, and its prominent top-deck position, it was just the place to sit and admire the passing scenery."<br /><br />Agreed. I've been lucky enough (many many years ago) to do that going through the Rockies on the Canadian national railway line. :)<br /><br />"we were passing through the comparatively un-interesting flatlands of northern Ohio and Indiana."<br /><br />Typical North America that. Great scenery on both coasts but the interior can be pretty dull.<br /><br />"and was a good way for people to get to know each other."<br /><br />Good for them. Not a bad idea.<br /><br />"I didn't mention that Stella is sometimes known as "wife-beater" back in the UK."<br /><br />It's funny how that works. A lot of 'international' beers are not well liked in their home country (e.g. Foster's, Stella, and Becks off the top of my head).<br /><br />"Personally I would have preferred something more solid, "<br /><br />Unless you go to Texas what you had is considered normal, even in hotels that have buffet style breakfast included (though those would have scrambled eggs and waffles as well as muffins etc.).<br /><br />"Instead I'd booked a flight from Chicago to Cleveland, with a late afternoon departure."<br /><br />A wise move.<br /><br />"but for now I will just say that the beer scene in northern Ohio, is every bit as good as what I experienced in Virginia, earlier in my trip."<br /><br />Interesting.<br /><br />And you didn't miss much flying over the Great Lakes. One body of water looks pretty much like another. :)<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />PS - "that we ran a really heavy thunderstorms."<br /><br />I'm guessing that should be into.Russtovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11493687426847380993noreply@blogger.com